Yaru Zhang–talking color
pencil to outline shape, watercolor for background and lotus seedpod
a mix of watercolor, gouache, and markers to paint the lotus seedpod
Use dry and wet brush strokes of watercolor to draw a scene
Use crayons and gouache to draw the lake
Crayon painting lotus seedpod
Crayon painting lotus seedpod
Use sketching to draw a girl dancing
use a quick paintbrush to draw the plants by crayons
Use crayons and color blocks to draw flowers
Use quick drawing and simplified methods to draw the church scene
The main purpose of this task is to use the colors in the painting to consider and respond to my observations. I used watercolor, gouache, markers, crayons and other medias to paint lotus, church and lake, etc. I used different medias and techniques to draw the same object lotus, and got different colors and textures.
In the process, the use and exploration of crayons had progressed smoothly, therefore I got different textures and colors easily. However, the use of watercolor was somewhat difficult, and the paintings were not successful enough. Further when I saw multiple objects in the same scene, it was difficult for me to sort out the information needed to be expressed. A quick way of drawing may be a good way
Through this mission, I have a deep thorough understanding of paper characteristics which can help me complete the exploration better. Moreover, I get some understanding of different texture expression through different media.
I still need to continue to explore more possibilities of gouache and learn more painting techniques like gouache. It is more important to learn the observation methods of other artists. I would try to paint on the medium processed by myself. Just like a paper crumpled and then smoothed to get specific texture.